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India manufacturing PMI rises to 55.1, a seven-month high

2 sources · first seen 10:54 1 Oct · updated 11:24 1 Oct

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  • HSBC India Manufacturing PMI rose from 52.8 in August
  • New orders grew at their fastest pace since February; exports and output accelerated
  • Stronger manufacturing activity supports industrial companies and suppliers across Indian equities

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India’s manufacturing growth in September

India’s manufacturing activity reached a seven-month high in September as demand strengthened; new orders rose at their fastest pace since February, led by electronic, food, pharmaceutical and textile products.

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MoneycontrolIndia manufacturing activity rises to seven-month high of 55.1 in September10:54Business StandardIndia's manufacturing PMI rises to 55.1 in September, hits 7-month high11:24